72 12 055 Removing and installing side airbag (sports seat)

WARNING: Observe SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can cause airbags to trigger, resulting in serious injuries.

IMPORTANT: Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.
Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.

NOTE: For replacement (E84 US version only):
The following part numbers are only permitted to be installed in vehicles with production date up to 09/2011 :
2 991 557
2 991 558

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Make sure airbag wiring harness is exactly routed when installed.

Detach cable strap.

Release airbag wiring harness (2) from cable clips on seat mechanism.

Raise release clip (3) and pull connector (4) out of connector housing (1).

NOTE: If necessary, release yellow connector housing (1) from holder on seat mechanism.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector Housing, Clip And Airbag Wiring Harness

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Unclip cable clip (1) from seat mechanism (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Mechanism Omega Cable Clip

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation note:

Replace nuts.

Tightening torques 72 12 02AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Side Airbag Nuts

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IMPORTANT: Feed the wiring harness carefully through the seat and backrest mechanism as the edges of the frame can be sharp.

Installation note:

Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.